WHO WE ARE
Below is the list of our seven Councillors, please contact us via the Parish Council email address.
Our Functions and meetings
Syderstone Parish Council has 7 elected members representing the Village. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month (excluding August) and meetings start at 7.30 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Amy Robsart Village Hall. Dates and agendas of meetings are advertised at least three working days in advance on the Parish Council notice board. A copy of the agenda can also be downloaded from the website.
Parishioners are welcome to attend all meetings and there is an opportunity during public participation time to ask questions about any matters concerning the parish. Please do take a look at our guide for those members of the public wishing to attend and/or speak at a meeting.
How we can help you!
Syderstone Parish Council roles and responsibilities:
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Street Lighting – The town council have responsibility to maintain the 30 street lights in the village. If you have a light which is not working then contact us because we can arrange for it to be mended.
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Play Area – we are responsible for the play area on Norman Way.
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Open Spaces – we are responsible for the grass cutting of the playing field, church yard and village greens.
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Planning – we are consulted on most planning applications of interest to our community. Planning applications are carefully considered at each council meeting. A list of planning applications are displayed on the agenda although late planning applications (received after the agenda has been posted) may also be considered.
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Neighbourhood Plan - we are developing a neighbourhood plan, which will become a key planning document produced by residents to influence the future type and location of new development in the parish.
The Role of a Councillor
They are elected to represent the interest of the local community as a whole and promote a harmonious local environment. The number of elected Councillors depends on the size of the area, in Syderstone we are able to have 7 Councillors.
Local Councils are the first tier of governance and are the first point of contact for anyone concerned with a community issue. They are democratically elected local authorities and exist in England, Wales and Scotland. The term 'Local Council' is synonymous with ' Parish Council, 'Town Council' and 'Community Council'.
Local Councils are made up of locally elected Councillors. They are legally obliged to hold at least four meetings a year. Most meet on a monthly cycle to discuss council business and hear from local residents. District and County Councillors regularly attend parish meetings and report at the Annual Parish meeting. Councillors are expected to attend meetings on a regular basis.
Councillors must abide by a Code of Conduct, a set of rules on how Councillors are expected to behave. They must also declare their financial interests in the parish, details of which are kept by the District Council.